Over the holidays I had a chance to paint in a grocery store the weekend before Christmas. It was cold and gloomy outside, but inside these stores were crazy busy with all shapes and sizes of people including repeat shoppers snagging the few things they forgot the first time, and party guests picking up hostess… Continue reading
I was shocked at the answers to the third question I asked in my interviews: What is your biggest complaint about face and body painters specifically? You might think I am ‘leading the witness’ by phrasing this in a negative manner, but there was a reason for that. These people are busy, and although I… Continue reading
I promised last week to share more results of my interviews with hiring agents who book talent for their customers. These company representatives are responsible for me getting more work every year and can often fill in holes in my calendar via a phone call or an email. If you are looking for more work… Continue reading
I am lucky enough to have worked for many entertainment agents over the years. In fact, I function as an agent, since the majority of my scheduled bookings are handled by hired artists…at least in the New Jersey location. But I recently interviewed agents and larger party planning companies, to see what they might be… Continue reading
Things to do in the Slow Season I am big fan of using the slow season to work on my business, since I might not be working in my business. What I mean is, the dark, cold winter months are a great time to figure out goals, strategies, update marketing materials, get some training, and… Continue reading